At 14 years old, Reyes migrated to the United States with one goal, “to do well in school”.

A mother of one, parenting was not made easy for Reyes or her husband who was also on active duty.

“My upbringing and the hardships that I went through – not being raised by my parents and being raised by my grandmother and just remembering the wisdom she taught me has helped me in my career until today,” Reyes said.

Now retired, Reyes is focused on building a new career as a speaker and singer.

Her new career will also allow her to provide vocal health training to actors, singers and voice-over acts.